LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
11,314 km
7,030 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
11,314 km
7,030 mi / 6,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
127°
southeast

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LFO MEL
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LFO MEL
ICAO Code HAKL YMML
City Kelafo Melbourne
Country Ethiopia Australia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 1,730 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Kelafo (LFO) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 11,314 kilometers (7,030 miles / 6,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:33 in Kelafo, it's 13:33 in Melbourne. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,296 feet between the two airports. Melbourne International Airport sits lower than Kelafo East Airport.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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